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CBSE Class 12 Physical Education 2023 — Set 75/EF1GH/4

CBSE Class XII Board 2023 · Set 75/EF1GH/4

Real board examination

About the 2023 exam: CBSE issues ONE Physical Education paper per year (Q.P. Code 75). The official 2023 English paper (Series EF1GH, Set 4) is here in full — 37 questions for 70 marks across Sections A–E, current syllabus and pattern. CBSE did not publish this paper in its own online archive, so it was recovered from a genuine scanned copy of the printed paper and its structure independently cross-checked; a few questions carry their printed alternate text for visually-impaired candidates.

About this paper

The real Class-12 board examination held in 2023. Every question below is solved the concept-first way. Sample papers are labelled honestly — never shown as a past exam.

Total marks
70
Questions
37
Duration
180 min
Sections
5

The marks / questions / duration above are the official exam pattern. We currently have 37 of this paper’s questions (100% of the full paper), with 37 fully solved. Questions we couldn’t yet extract or verify are held — never shown as complete.

Sections & marks

SectionTypeQuestionsMarks eachTotal
ASection AMCQ18118
BSection BVery short answer (attempt any 5 of 6)6212
CSection CShort answer (attempt any 5 of 6)6318
DSection DCase study (internal choice)3412
ESection ELong answer (attempt any 3 of 4)4520
Total3770

The question paper

The questions we hold for this paper, laid out by section. Solutions are on the Answers tab.

Board Examination

Physical Education

CBSE Class XII Board 2023 · Set 75/EF1GH/4

Series/Set: 75/EF1GH/4Roll No. ________
Time Allowed: 3 hoursMaximum Marks: 70

General Instructions

  1. This question paper contains 37 questions divided into 5 sections — A, B, C, D, E.
  2. Section A comprises 18 questions of 1 mark each (MCQ).
  3. Section B comprises 6 questions of 2 marks each (Very short answer (attempt any 5 of 6)).
  4. Section C comprises 6 questions of 3 marks each (Short answer (attempt any 5 of 6)).
  5. Section D comprises 3 questions of 4 marks each (Case study (internal choice)).
  6. Section E comprises 4 questions of 5 marks each (Long answer (attempt any 3 of 4)).

Above is the official exam pattern. The questions printed below are those we currently hold for this paper.

Section A

MCQ · 1 mark each · 18 of 18 shown

Q1.
Identify the Asana: [Figure: a stick-style line drawing of a person lying prone, torso and head raised up with straightened arms, legs extended flat along the ground]
  • (a) Bhujangasana
  • (b) Halasana
  • (c) Vajrasana
  • (d) Dhanurasana (Question for Visually Impaired candidates) _____ pose is like cobra.
  • (a) Bhujangasana
  • (b) Dhanurasana
  • (c) Vajrasana
  • (d) Ardhmatsyendrasana
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Q2.
Traits like sadness, mood swings and emotional instability are related with _____.
  • (a) Extroversion
  • (b) Agreeableness
  • (c) Conscientiousness
  • (d) Neuroticism
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Q3.
Which of the following is NOT the factor affecting projectile trajectory?
  • (a) Gravity
  • (b) Angle of Release
  • (c) Buoyant Force
  • (d) Air Resistance
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Q4.
Which of the following factors, does NOT determine flexibility?
  • (a) Joint Structure
  • (b) Previous Injury
  • (c) Efficiency of Lungs
  • (d) Age and Gender
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Q5.
Fartlek Training is used to develop _____.
  • (a) Endurance
  • (b) Strength
  • (c) Flexibility
  • (d) Speed
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Q6.
Which type of coordinative ability is required in games like judo and wrestling?
  • (a) Orientation ability
  • (b) Coupling ability
  • (c) Adaptation ability
  • (d) Differentiation ability
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Q7.
The ability to tolerate higher concentration of ___ can help in improving endurance performance. (a) Lactic acid (b) Hydrochloric acid (c) Acetic acid (d) Sulphuric acid
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Q8.
Centre of Gravity is the average location of an object's ___ (a) Weight (b) Force (c) Resistance (d) Velocity
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Q9.
Given below are the two statements labelled Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Assertion (A): Aggression is part of human behaviour and is necessary for an individual to live and struggle for higher achievements. Reason (R): Aggression is inevitable and inseparable in sport activities. In the context of the above two statements, which one of the following is correct? (a) Both (A) and (R) are true, and (R) is the correct explanation of (A). (b) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A). (c) (A) is true, but (R) is false. (d) (A) is false, but (R) is true.
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Q10.
Role of water in human body is to ___ (a) regulate body temperature (b) give energy (c) repair cell (d) protect from disease
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Q11.
Which of the following are water soluble vitamins? (a) Vitamin D K (b) Vitamin B C (c) Vitamin A E (d) Vitamin A C
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Q12.
Which of the following asana is NOT used to cure Asthma? (a) Tadasana (b) Dhanurasana (c) Parvatasana (d) Bhujangasana
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Q13.
How many total matches will be played in a knock-out fixture of 19 teams? (a) 18 (b) 17 (c) 20 (d) 16
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Q14.
Knock-out tournament is also known as ___. (a) Elimination tournament (b) Round-robin tournament (c) League tournament (d) Challenge tournament
[1]
Q15.
First Deaflympic Games was organized in the year ___. (a) 1896 (b) 1960 (c) 1924 (d) 1951
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Q16.
Match the following: List - I I. Knock Knee / Genu Valgum II. Kyphosis III. Lordosis IV. Bow legs List - II 1. Increase exaggeration of backward curve 2. Wide gap between the knees when standing with feet together 3. Knees touch each other in normal standing position 4. Inward curvature of the spine Choose the correct option from the following: (a) I-3, II-1, III-4, IV-2 (b) I-1, II-3, III-4, IV-2 (c) I-4, II-2, III-1, IV-3 (d) I-2, II-3, III-4, IV-1
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Q17.
Match the following: List - I I. Plate Tapping Test II. Push-up III. Partial Curl up IV. Modified push up List - II 1. Upper body strength endurance of boys 2. Speed and coordination of limb movement 3. Upper body strength endurance of girls 4. Abdominal strength Choose the correct option from the following: (a) I-2, II-1, III-4, IV-3 (b) I-2, II-3, III-1, IV-4 (c) I-1, II-3, III-2, IV-4 (d) I-2, II-3, III-4, IV-1
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Q18.
Menarche is related to: (a) Ending of menstrual period in women (b) Beginning of menstrual period in women (c) Time of pregnancy (d) Spinal deformity
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Section B

Very short answer (attempt any 5 of 6) · 2 marks each · 6 of 6 shown

Q1.
Briefly explain any two factors determining endurance. (Attempt any 5 of Q19-24)
[2]
Q2.
What do you understand by "Goal Setting"? (Attempt any 5 of Q19-24)
[2]
Q3.
Define Flexibility and list down its types. (Attempt any 5 of Q19-24)
[2]
Q4.
Elucidate any four types of fractures. (Attempt any 5 of Q19-24)
[2]
Q5.
What is BMI? Calculate BMI of a child whose weight is 72 kg and height 1.68 mt. (Attempt any 5 of Q19-24)
[2]
Q6.
Differentiate between Macro and Micro Nutrients. (Attempt any 5 of Q19-24)
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Section C

Short answer (attempt any 5 of 6) · 3 marks each · 6 of 6 shown

Q1.
"Participation in physical activities is advantageous for children with special need." Briefly explain any six advantages. (Attempt any 5 of Q25-30)
[3]
Q2.
Write the functions of Vitamin D and Vitamin K and mention their sources. (Attempt any 5 of Q25-30)
[3]
Q3.
Briefly explain the functions of Directing and Controlling to organize sports event. (Attempt any 5 of Q25-30)
[3]
Q4.
How can we enhance the sports performance with the help of self-talk and self-esteem? Explain. (Attempt any 5 of Q25-30)
[3]
Q5.
Elucidate any six effects of exercise on muscular system. (Attempt any 5 of Q25-30)
[3]
Q6.
What do you understand by Round shoulders deformity? Suggest any four corrective measures for round shoulders. (Attempt any 5 of Q25-30)
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Section D

Case study (internal choice) · 4 marks each · 3 of 3 shown

Q1.
[Figure: a league/round-robin fixture chart for 8 teams, listing every pairing 1-2,1-3,...,7-8 in a staggered grid] Based on the above fixture, answer the following questions: (a) Which method is shown in the picture to draw fixture in league tournament? (b) What is the formula to calculate number of matches? (c) In league or Round Robin Tournament winner will be decided on the basis of ___. (d) If 7 teams participate in a league Tournament, ___ number of matches will be played. (For Visually Impaired Candidates) Explain the responsibilities of any four committees required to organize a sports event.
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Q2.
Study the pictures given below: [Figure: two identical circles crossed by vertical/latitude lines labelled (A) 'Stationary Ball' and (B) 'Moving Ball', with arrows showing (B) moving to the right] Based on your above study and your knowledge, answer the following questions: (a) Which law of motion will be applied to initiate motion of the ball as depicted in illustration (A)? (b) In illustration (B) which force is acting upon the ball to slow it down? (c) Which law of motion will determine the quality of bounce? (d) ___ of an object directly depends upon the mass of the object and net force applied on it. OR (d) "When a cricket ball is moving with a certain velocity, the player has to apply retarding force to bring the ball at rest in his hands." Which Newton's Law is applied in this illustration? (For Visually Impaired Candidates) By giving suitable examples from sports, explain any two Newton's Laws of Motion in detail.
[4]
Q3.
In relation to the pictures, answer the following questions: [Figure: three logos side by side -- (A) a crescent-moon-shaped Paralympics-style Agitos symbol, (B) a pinwheel of five figures in motion (Special Olympics-style mark), (C) a circular emblem of linked human figures] (a) Logo shown in picture ___ refers to Special Olympic. (b) Who was the founder of Special Olympics? (c) According to figure 'B', the hand shapes of 'OK', 'Good' and 'Great' that overlap each other in a circle, represent the original sign for ___. (d) How many countries participated in the first Paralympic Games in Rome (Italy) in 1960? OR The moto of Paralympics is ___. (For Visually Impaired Candidates) Explain any four strategies to make physical activities accessible for children with special needs.
[4]
Section E

Long answer (attempt any 3 of 4) · 5 marks each · 4 of 4 shown

Q1.
List down any four asanas used for prevention of Hypertension. Explain the procedure and contraindication of any one of them with the help of a stick diagram. (1+4) (Attempt any 3 of Q34-37)
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Q2.
What is the purpose of 'Riklli and Jones' fitness test? Explain the procedure of its any two test items in detail. (1+4) (Attempt any 3 of Q34-37)
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Q3.
Define strength and explain any two methods to develop it. (1+4) (Attempt any 3 of Q34-37)
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Q4.
What is Friction? Write the advantages and disadvantages of friction by giving suitable examples from sports. (1+4) (Attempt any 3 of Q34-37)
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